CVE-2008-4221

Name: CVE-2008-4221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-17T01:30:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The strptime API in Libsystem in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted date string, related to improper memory allocation.. EPSS estimates a 3.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The strptime API in Libsystem in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted date string, related to improper memory allocation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.44%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.5.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	<= 10.5.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.4

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/33179Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32839
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32881
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021406
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3444
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/33179Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32839
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32881
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021406
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3444

Timeline

Published: Dec 17, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4221?

How severe is CVE-2008-4221?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4221?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST